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{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is an action adventure game developed by [[Silicon Knights]] for the [[Sony PlayStation]]. A version was also in development for the [[Sega Saturn]], but was never released. Its sequel, ''[[Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver]]'', was released for the [[Dreamcast]].
 
{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is an action adventure game developed by [[Silicon Knights]] for the [[Sony PlayStation]]. A version was also in development for the [[Sega Saturn]], but was never released. Its sequel, ''[[Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver]]'', was released for the [[Dreamcast]].
  
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Reportedly the Saturn port of the game was finished, but initially delayed as Silicon Knights were unable to find a publisher{{fileref|NextGeneration US 32.pdf|page=19}}{{magref|mms|51|12}}. By early 1997 it had found one in [[Activision]], however Activision did not see a Saturn port as financially viable and so axed its development{{fileref|UltraGamePlayers US 094.pdf|page=18}}. Several years later, ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' reported that the Saturn version was developed first and ran smoother than the PlayStation version{{magref|egm|153|114}}.
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Reportedly the Saturn port of the game was finished, but initially delayed as Silicon Knights were unable to find a publisher{{magref|nextgeneration|32|19}}{{magref|mms|51|12}}. By early 1997 it had found one in [[Activision]], however Activision did not see a Saturn port as financially viable and so axed its development{{fileref|UltraGamePlayers US 094.pdf|page=18}}. Several years later, ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' reported that the Saturn version was developed first and ran smoother than the PlayStation version{{magref|egm|153|114}}.
  
 
[[BMG Interactive]] were set to publish the game in Europe{{magref|mms|51|12}} but also backed down before release.
 
[[BMG Interactive]] were set to publish the game in Europe{{magref|mms|51|12}} but also backed down before release.

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Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: BMG Interactive (EU), Activision (US)
Developer: Silicon Knights
Planned release date(s): 1997-01-24[1]

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Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain is an action adventure game developed by Silicon Knights for the Sony PlayStation. A version was also in development for the Sega Saturn, but was never released. Its sequel, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, was released for the Dreamcast.

Reportedly the Saturn port of the game was finished, but initially delayed as Silicon Knights were unable to find a publisher[2][3]. By early 1997 it had found one in Activision, however Activision did not see a Saturn port as financially viable and so axed its development[4]. Several years later, Electronic Gaming Monthly reported that the Saturn version was developed first and ran smoother than the PlayStation version[5].

BMG Interactive were set to publish the game in Europe[3] but also backed down before release.

Magazine articles

Main article: Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain/Magazine articles.

Artwork

  • US prototype box art

References

  1. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "January 1997" (UK; 1996-12-11), page 53
  2. ↑ Next Generation, "August 1997" (US; 1997-07-22), page 19
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mean Machines Sega, "January 1997" (UK; 1996-12-06), page 12
  4. ↑ File:UltraGamePlayers US 094.pdf, page 18
  5. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "April 2002" (US; 2002-03-06), page 114
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